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jpayne79k20 · 07-31-2017, 08:27 PM

I have a 1979 Chevy k20 long bed that came with a turbo 350 and 203 transfer case. I'm changing over to a sm465 and 205 transfer case. I know the driveshafts mostly won't work. I'm not having any luck finding any in a junkyard. Any help would be great.

**mr48chev** · 07-31-2017, 08:34 PM

Probably better to ask over on the 73/80 something board. Several 4x guys there.

jpayne79k20 · 07-31-2017, 08:40 PM

Yeah I just realized I posted in the wrong year. Sorry about that. I was trying to delete post but not completely sure how.

**mongocanfly** · 07-31-2017, 09:41 PM

might get on here and look around...its like a craigslist for junkyards....http://www.car-part.com/mobile/index.htm

Jemezcrusher · 08-01-2017, 07:49 AM

Look at Southwest Speed. I have bought two new shafts from them with good results

**mr48chev** · 08-01-2017, 01:09 PM

I'd be looking for the closest good driveshaft shop that is used to dealing with the 4x4 guys.

You can do the wrecking yard thing and try to mix and match and most likely get away with the front half of a driveshaft that goes with the 205 transfer or take a whole lot less time and go to a driveshaft shop and have them build you the front half.

You might also want to look on http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.php When it comes to changing stuff around on 4x4 rigs the members on there have a lot of knowledge.

**mr48chev** · 08-01-2017, 01:19 PM

Looks like the front driveshaft with the manual is shorter according to the offerings from Rock Auto.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ive+shaft,2308

Wait several seconds for that to load as it takes a bit to get the info up.

They don't show the other shafts though.

07-31-2017, 08:27 PM	#1
jpayne79k20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 18	Driveshafts I have a 1979 Chevy k20 long bed that came with a turbo 350 and 203 transfer case. I'm changing over to a sm465 and 205 transfer case. I know the driveshafts mostly won't work. I'm not having any luck finding any in a junkyard. Any help would be great.

07-31-2017, 08:34 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Driveshafts Probably better to ask over on the 73/80 something board. Several 4x guys there. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-31-2017, 08:40 PM	#3
jpayne79k20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 18	Re: Driveshafts Yeah I just realized I posted in the wrong year. Sorry about that. I was trying to delete post but not completely sure how.

07-31-2017, 09:41 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Driveshafts might get on here and look around...its like a craigslist for junkyards....http://www.car-part.com/mobile/index.htm

08-01-2017, 07:49 AM	#5
Jemezcrusher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Jemez Springs, NM Posts: 435	Re: Driveshafts Look at Southwest Speed. I have bought two new shafts from them with good results

08-01-2017, 01:09 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Driveshafts I'd be looking for the closest good driveshaft shop that is used to dealing with the 4x4 guys. You can do the wrecking yard thing and try to mix and match and most likely get away with the front half of a driveshaft that goes with the 205 transfer or take a whole lot less time and go to a driveshaft shop and have them build you the front half. You might also want to look on http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.php When it comes to changing stuff around on 4x4 rigs the members on there have a lot of knowledge. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-01-2017, 01:19 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Driveshafts Looks like the front driveshaft with the manual is shorter according to the offerings from Rock Auto. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ive+shaft,2308 Wait several seconds for that to load as it takes a bit to get the info up. They don't show the other shafts though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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